Bathtub overflow drains reroute extra water back into drainpipes to prevent the tubs from overflowing. One of the most important parts of these drains is the gasket, which provides a watertight seal. They do not last forever and can loosen, rot or crack. If you see water stains on your ba...
How to Fix a Bathtub Pop-Up Drain Stopper IN BRIEF: Remove the screws that secure the overflow cover plate. Pull the plate and lever away from the overflow hole, partially pulling out the mechanism. Adjust the nut on the linkage—lengthen it to raise the stopper or shorten it to let it...
This article provides a detailed procedure of how to fix a slow draining bathtub and introduces different tools to apply in the repair.
Below is a closeup of the hot & cold copper water supply pipes and the PVC overflow drain for the bathtub. An immediate concern are the greenish/white streaks on the copper pipes from dripping water. The pipes were dry and at this point I wasn’t sure if this were a historical artifact...
How to fix a leaking bathtub drain It's still leaking ... now what? If your bathtub drain is leaking, you might notice the water level dropping when you're taking a bath, and if the bathroom is on an upper floor, you might also notice water damage and discoloration to the ceiling dr...
Expert advice on how to repair a toilet, how to fix a clogged toilet, including using a snake or plunger to remove clogs, and stopping a toilet that runs
faucet in the home won’t generally cause the sink to overflow unless the drain is plugged, but the constant moisture in the air and inside the sink can cause mold to develop. Mold growth is dangerous, especially to young children who can actually develop asthma from prolonged exposure to ...
or nearly full of water and waste (if the drain is not full - you have a slow drain not one that is totally blocked) try flushing the toilet and as the water begins to flow down the drain, immediately start using the toilet plunger. You plug any sink traps, overflow openings, or ...
In my last apartment, we had a super finicky bathtub drain. Going one week between “maintenance cleaning outs” was enough to land me in ankle-deep water before I even had a chance to shave my legs. I sadly say that this is not a way to unclog very troublesome drains. But it is ...
How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain Between hair, soap scum, and the like, bathtub drains are no strangers to stubborn clogs. Sure, you can call a plumber every time your bathtub drain is clogged, or you can learn a few quick tricks that professional plumbers use in their own homes. Read on...